WO2007127601A2 - Connector apparatus - Google Patents
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B17/00—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
- A61B17/56—Surgical instruments or methods for treatment of bones or joints; Devices specially adapted therefor
- A61B17/58—Surgical instruments or methods for treatment of bones or joints; Devices specially adapted therefor for osteosynthesis, e.g. bone plates, screws, setting implements or the like
- A61B17/68—Internal fixation devices, including fasteners and spinal fixators, even if a part thereof projects from the skin
- A61B17/70—Spinal positioners or stabilisers ; Bone stabilisers comprising fluid filler in an implant
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B17/00—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
- A61B17/56—Surgical instruments or methods for treatment of bones or joints; Devices specially adapted therefor
- A61B17/58—Surgical instruments or methods for treatment of bones or joints; Devices specially adapted therefor for osteosynthesis, e.g. bone plates, screws, setting implements or the like
- A61B17/68—Internal fixation devices, including fasteners and spinal fixators, even if a part thereof projects from the skin
- A61B17/70—Spinal positioners or stabilisers ; Bone stabilisers comprising fluid filler in an implant
- A61B17/7049—Connectors, not bearing on the vertebrae, for linking longitudinal elements together
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B17/00—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
- A61B17/56—Surgical instruments or methods for treatment of bones or joints; Devices specially adapted therefor
- A61B17/58—Surgical instruments or methods for treatment of bones or joints; Devices specially adapted therefor for osteosynthesis, e.g. bone plates, screws, setting implements or the like
- A61B17/68—Internal fixation devices, including fasteners and spinal fixators, even if a part thereof projects from the skin
- A61B17/70—Spinal positioners or stabilisers ; Bone stabilisers comprising fluid filler in an implant
- A61B17/7049—Connectors, not bearing on the vertebrae, for linking longitudinal elements together
- A61B17/705—Connectors, not bearing on the vertebrae, for linking longitudinal elements together for linking adjacent ends of longitudinal elements
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B17/00—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
- A61B17/56—Surgical instruments or methods for treatment of bones or joints; Devices specially adapted therefor
- A61B17/58—Surgical instruments or methods for treatment of bones or joints; Devices specially adapted therefor for osteosynthesis, e.g. bone plates, screws, setting implements or the like
- A61B17/68—Internal fixation devices, including fasteners and spinal fixators, even if a part thereof projects from the skin
- A61B17/84—Fasteners therefor or fasteners being internal fixation devices
- A61B17/86—Pins or screws or threaded wires; nuts therefor
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- the present disclosure broadly concerns spinal fixation systems and generally relates to a connector apparatus used to connect spinal rods.
- the apparatus can be useful for correction of spinal injuries or deformities.
- a pair of bendable rods may be longitudinally disposed adjacent the ⁇ ertebral column and are fixed to various vertebrae along the length of the spine by way of a number of fixation elements, such as hooks and screws, in certain situations, it is desirable to supplement an existing spinal rod connected to the vertebral column with a new spina! rod, to add strength and stability to the fixation system.
- Rigid transverse connections between spinal rods are beneficial because they restrict rod migration and increase construct stiffness. In many cases involving multi-level fusion of the spine, these features are essential while solid bone fusion is accomplished In the post-operative period before fusion occurs, a significant amount of motion can occur between rods or other elongated members and other structure such as wires and hooks. That motion can, for example, allow a scoliotic correction to decrease or the pelvis to de- rotate towards a previous, deformed position.
- FICJ ! is a side elevation view of a connector assembly according to an embodiment of the present application
- FIG. 2 is a top elevation view of a connector assembly according to an embodiment of the present application
- FIG. 3 is a cross- sectional view of the connector assembly of FIG. 2
- FIG 4 is a perspective ⁇ iew of a connector assembly relative to vertebrae according to an embodiment of the present application.
- FIG. 5 is another perspectiv e view of a connector assembly relative to ⁇ ertebrae according to an embodiment of the present application
- a connector apparatus for linking elongate members comprises a connector body defining a first channel configured to receive a first elongate member and a second channel configured to receive a second elongate member.
- the channels are each defined by an inner contact surface configured to engage the corresponding elongate member.
- the first channel is U-shaped and opens at a top surface of the body Additionally, the first channel includes an inner threaded portion configured to receive a first threaded retaining member to secure the first elongate member in the first channel
- the second channel opens at a side surface of the body
- the channels may open in substantially perpe ⁇ diculai directions Additional!)
- the connector bod) defines a threaded through-hole, in communication with the second channel, configured to reeeh e a second threaded retaining member to secure the second elongate member in the 5 second channel
- the connector apparatus creates a low profile, side opening, top tightening fixation sy stem, providing a liable, rigid system that sufficiently restricts and bending of the spina! rods and increases overall rigidity
- connector device 20 having a longitudinal axis L Connector device 20, in that embodiment, has a first iO engagement portion 22 and a second engagement portion 24 Portion 22 defines a side- opening channel 2o, and poition 24 defines a lop-opcning channel 28 Additional!)
- connector device 20 includes a top surface 25 opposite a bottom surface 27, both top and bottom surfaces generally parallel with longitudinal axis L, and side surfaces 29 and 31 Channel 26 inc!udes an inner contact surface 30 and channe!
- Channels 26 and 28 are configured to receive elongate members, such as spinal rods in the illustrated embodiment, channels 26 and 28 open in substantia!!) perpendicular directions, with channel 26 opening toward side surface 29 and channel 28 opening toward lop surface 25 Tightening members, such as screws 42 and 44, can be used to secure elongate members in channels 26 and 28
- FIG. 20 FKJ 2 illustrates a top of connector de ⁇ tee 20 with screws 42 and 44 positioned in engagement with connector device 20
- screws 42 and 44 can be inserted to a position where the tops of the screws' are below top surface 25
- screws 42 and 44 may rest essentially within connector device 20
- one or both of screws 42 and 44 could include an upper portion
- screws 42 and 44 could be break-off set screws having break- off top portions Ei be appreciated that screws 42 and 44 could be othei appropiiate types of screw, or could be replaced by other appropriate locking member(s)
- FlG 3 is a cross-sectional view of connector device 20 taken along section lines 3
- first engagement portion 22 defines a threaded through-hole
- Second engagement portion 24 includes threaded portions 40 Through-hole 38 and threaded portions 40 are configured to engage with and receh e tightening members. such as screws 42 and 44 Through-hole 38 and threaded portions 40 are aligned so that screws 42 and 44 advance in directions substantially perpendicular to top surface 25 and axis L of connector device 20 Through-hole 38 is in communication with channel 26 Screws 42 and 44 are operable to lock connector device 20 to elongate members such as 5 spinal rods or bars, as further discussed below Screws 42 and 44 provide a top tightening configuration, with the screws emering through top surface 25 of device 20 and being advanced through through-hole 38 and along threaded portions 40, respectively, to engage connector device 20 to elongate members
- screws 42 and 44 include threaded portions 43 and iO 45, respecthely, which engage "with threaded surfaces of through-hole 38 and threaded portions 40
- Screw 42 includes a bearing surface 46 configured to contact and push a spinal rod into engagement with inner contact surface 30
- Bearing surface 46 is shaped to conform to an outer surface of a rod positioned in channel 26
- bearing surface 46 is cuned in a similar manner as the cuned outer surface of a spinal i5 tod
- screws 42 and 44 include interna!, recessed hexagonal tops 47 and 4 C > to receive com entiona! dm ing tools
- other internal prints or externa! configurations could be used for accommodating gripping or driving tools
- through-hole 38 and screw 42 are at Seast partially offset from the positioning of a spinal rod in channel 26
- VlQ 4 there is shown a perspective ⁇ tew of an embodiment of connector dev ice 20 relative to a section of the spine 60 including ⁇ ertebrae 62 ⁇ s illustiated, screws 42 and 44 can be advanced through through-hole 38 and along threaded portions 40, respectively, to engage connector device 20 to a first spina! rod 34 and a second spinal rod 36
- spinal rods 34 and 36 are connected
- both spinal rods 34 and 36 arc positioned on the same side of the spinal midline, or the spinous processes, of vertebrae 62 In other
- spinal rods 34 and 36 can both be positioned between one transverse process and the adjacent spinous process of each JCIC ⁇ ant vertebra 62 Positioning rods 34 and 36 in this fashion can be done in several ⁇ &y s Rods 34 and 36 can be placed simultaneously, providing a dual-rod construct along a portion of the spine Ce. g FlG. 4), or a construct in which one rod is attached to and extends along one set of vertebrae and is connected to another rod attached to another set of vertebrae (e.g. FIG S). Rods 34 and 36 may also be placed separately .
- rod 34 has been placed in a previous surgery
- another rod 36 can be placed later in a revision surgery
- existing or previously-placed rod 34 can remain in place, without the necessity to remove tissue that has grown in contact with it or associated implants.
- positioning rods 34 and 36 somewhat laterally, as shown, avoids the necessity to remove bone materia! of the spinous processes.
- one spinal rod could be positioned on each side of the spinous processes and connector device 20 can cross the spinal midline
- FIG. 5 provides another perspective view of connector device 20 relative to vertebrae 62
- rods 34 and 36 are positioned on the same side of the spinous processes of the vertebrae.
- spinal rods 34 and 36 are connected to at least one common vertebra.
- FlG 5 illustrates a type of "'vertical connection” where the principal or only point of connection between spinal rods 34 and 36 is connector device 20.
- the configuration of connector device 20 allows for a sturdy, stable "vertical connection” with both spinal rods on the same side of the spinal midline.
- connector device 20 will be described in certain embodiments as follows, with particular reference to a spinal orthopedic procedure It will be appreciated that other uses of connector 20 in other surgical procedures could be made.
- connector 20 can be inserted to the surgical site, and may be placed in a desired position at or adjacent certain vertebra ⁇ e) 62.
- spinal rod 36 may be an existing spinal rod that was previously connected to vertebrae 62 via pedicle screws 64, and spinal rod 34 is to be introduced to the surgical site and connected to vertebrae 62.
- Connector device 20 may be loaded onto spina! rod 36 from an underneath, direction, with rod 36 being positioned in channel 28 at a desired position along rod 36
- connector device 20 can be loaded onto spinal rod 36 from a position between rod 36 and a given vertebra 62 and/or other tissue material.
- spinal rod 36 is loaded through an opening of channel 28 in top surface 25. Screw 44 is inserted into channel 28. so that threaded portion 45 engages with threaded portions 40 Screw 44 is advanced through channel 28 so as to bear against and push spinal rod 36 against inner contact surface 32, Screw 44 is sufficiently tightened to engage and lock connector device 20 to spinal rod 36
- Rod 34 can be pre-loaded into or otherwise connected to connector device 20 before engagement of connector device 20 to spinal rod 36, or rod 34 can be loaded into or otherwise connected to connector device 20 after engagement of connector device 20 to spinal rod 36.
- Spinal rod 34 is loaded into connector device 20 from a side direction, at a desired position along rod 34
- Screw 42 is inserted into and advanced through through- hole 38 so as to bear against and push spinal rod 34 against inner contact surface 30. in the illustrated embodiment, bearing surface 46 of screw 42 contacts rod 34 to urge rod 34 against contact surface 30. Screw 42 is sufficiently tightened to engage connector device
- spinal rod 34 can be connected to vertebrae 62 via pedicle screws 64.
- a vertebral fixation system involving connector device 20, spinal rods 34 and 36, and screws 42 and 44 is now in place, providing a rigid transverse connection between the adjacent spinal rods
- connector 20 can be maneuvered toward rod 36 from the side so that a portion of rod 36 enters channel 26 and is adjacent contact surface 30 of connector 20. Screw 42 can be threaded into connector
- Rod 34 can be placed in channel 28 either before or after connection of connector 20 to rod 36, and connector 20 ⁇ if loosely connected to rod 36) could be rotated or further maneuvered so that channel 28 is adjacent rod 34. Such rotation or maneuvering may be necessary if rod 34 has been fixed or otherwise connected to another implant or vertebra 62, and thus has less freedom of movement.
- connector 20 can be used for example, connector 20 ma> be maneu ⁇ ered between rods 34 and 36 and the adjacent tissue so that iod 34 enters channel 26, then connector 20 can be rotated substantially around rod 34 so that rod 36 enters channel 28 With respect to the substantially linear construct embodiment of FiG 5.
- connector 20 can essentially make one elongated member out of two For example, in situations in which support or correction is needed along sections of the spine in which the size of the vertebrae change significantly, as between the cervical and thoracic ⁇ ertebrae, a larger diameter rod can be connected to relatively lower ⁇ ertebrae and a smaller diameter rod can be connected to relative! upper ⁇ ertebrae Referring to FIG 5, in that situation rod 36 may ha ⁇ e a larger diameter than rod 34, and connector device 20 can connect different diameter rods into essentially one elongated member
- connector device 20 are composed of biocompatible materials that are also compatible with particular elongated members or other implants with which con ⁇ ectoi device 20 will be used
- connector device 20 ma) be made of titanium. nickel, alloys of titanium and nickel stainless steel, certain sturdy plastic materials, or other sturdy materials
- the materials chosen for connector device 20 should be the same as those of the rods with which connector device 20 is used, or at least of a material that will not cause diseomfon or an adverse reaction when used with the iods It will be appreciated that materials other than those described above could also be used
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